Senior Policy Officer - Quality Primary Care Teams

• $104,700 + super + salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for living expenses (under RACGP’s health promotion charity status)
• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• Flexible location with WFH options available
  
  
  

About the role

As our Senior Policy Officer – Quality Primary Care Teams, you’ll support policy and advocacy initiatives that promote safe, coordinated and high-quality GP-led multidisciplinary care. Reporting to the Manager, Primary Care Teams & Advocacy Partnerships, you’ll work with RACGP experts, government and key health sector stakeholders to influence primary care reform.

As our Senior Policy Officer – Quality Primary Care Teams, you'll also:

• Develop evidence-based policies, submissions and position statements
• Research complex issues and provide strategic policy advice
• Support government, political and stakeholder engagement
• Prepare briefings, resources and advice on emerging policy issues
  
  
  

Skills and experience

• Relevant public health, policy or related tertiary qualification
• Knowledge of the Australian health system and health sector
• National health policy analysis and development experience
• Policy advice, position statement and submission experience
• Strong research and evidence-based analysis skills
• Excellent written and briefing paper skills
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Health guideline and resource development experience
  
  
  

Benefits of working with us

• Maximise your pay – Salary package up to $15,900 tax-free for living expenses, plus additional options for meals, entertainment and novated leases, with 17.5% annual leave loading
• Extra paid leave – Cultural, ceremonial, gender transition and volunteer leave
• Work–life balance – Flexible hybrid work opportunities nationwide
• Career development – A commitment to your career development, with a clear Capability Framework to guide your progression, and a contemporary professional development program to build your skills.
• Join a leader – Be part of Australia’s largest specialist medical college
  
  
  

About the RACGP

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) represents GPs across Australia. For over 60 years, we’ve supported the health system by setting education and practice standards, advocating for GP wellbeing and leading professional development. We deliver training through community-based models, including the Australian General Practice Training Program, to equip GPs for whole-person care.

How To Apply

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Visit our careers page for details on the recruitment process and to view the position description. Applications will be reviewed as they’re received and may close early if the right candidate is found.

Please note: We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this role.Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Applications close: COB Wednesday 21 October 2026

We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those with disabilities, and individuals from diverse backgrounds. If you need support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please mention it in your application.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

The RACGP acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways in which we work and live. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and culture, and pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.